Sea butterflies are snails that have inverted themselves. Instead of using their flesh (via a foot) to crawl on the sea floor, they turned upside down and make their protruding bodies into “wings.” When scientists studied this unusual motion, they found the sea butterflies move exactly like fruit flies and other small insects. Read more…
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A ‘Sea Butterfly’ Swims the Same Way Insects Fly
There’s no doubt about it, being able to see more than just the visible spectrum is the closest thing most of us will ever have to superpowers . Seeing the world through its heat signature is almost like having x-ray vision, and let’s not forget, even the Predator made sure to bring his thermal camera with him on his hunting trip to earth. Read more…
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16 Ways To Use FLIR’s Incredibly Fun Predator-Vision iPhone Camera
Apple took the wraps off of OS X at the WorldWide Developer’s Conference today, dubbed “Yosemite.” It’ll feature a new interface with elements of iOS 7’s “flat” design and color scheme, new interface, updates to iCloud and Mail, features to sync iOS and OS X devices, and more. Read more…
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All the New Stuff in OS X 10.10 "Yosemite"
A team of researchers from the University of Virginia just made scientific history : They figured out how to turn stem cells into full blown fish embryos. In other words, scientists can now control embryonic development, a key to being able to grow organs and even entire organism from stem cells. Read more…
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Stem Cell Researchers Just Figured Out How to Create New Embryos
Federal regulators just alerted banks across the country of a very dangerous new skill ATM hackers have picked up. They can trick ATMs into spitting out unlimited amounts of cash, regardless of the customer’s balance. Not only that, but also schedule the illicit withdrawals for holidays and weekends, when the ATMs are extra flush. Read more…
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ATM Hackers Have Figured Out How to Withdraw Unlimited Amounts of Cash
It’s finally time! Google just announced that it’s “exploring” the idea of bringing Fiber to nine more metropolitan areas across the country—34 cities in total. And based on the map Google made to show what the expansion would look like, you’re in luck if you live in the South. Read more…
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Google Wants to Bring Fiber to 34 More US Cities
Hanjie Wanda Square, a high-end mall designed by Dutch architects UNStudio, opened in the Chinese city of Wuhan this week. There are 42, 300 stainless steel orbs strung along the facade, each embedded with an LED that, together, turn the building’s skin into a multi-colored screen at night. [ Domus ; image by Edmon Leong ] Read more…
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Hanjie Wanda Square, a high-end mall designed by Dutch architects UNStudio, opened in the Chinese ci
An unopened bottle of beer recovered from the wreckage of the Hindenburg is up for auction . Again. The 1937 bottle of Lowenbrau sold for over $18, 000 back in 2009 . The bottle has fire damage, but since the airship had a smoking room , I suppose that could’ve happened before it crashed. Read more…
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You Can Own an Unopened Beer From the Hindenburg
Amazon Prime just added hundreds of Miramax titles in its instant video library, including award winners like Good Will Hunting and The English Patient , as well as cult favorites like Pulp Fiction , Kill Bill , Trainspotting and Reservoir Dogs . It’s a good get for the streaming service, especially after having lost so many of its greatest hits at the end of last month. Read more…
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Amazon Prime just added hundreds of Miramax titles in its instant video library, including award win
Now you can stab and deliver an electric shock at the same time. Plus, it’s something you can make in your garage! If this weapon doesn’t show up in the next installment of The Hobbit , I’m just going to get drunk and go home. More »
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This is a taser sword. That is all you need to know.